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Polin Family History

Polin Surname Meaning

Irish (counties Armagh and Down): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Póilín, a patronymic from a personal name formed from a pet form of Pól (see Paul).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Poland from a Slavicized form of German Polen ‘Poland’.

German: variant of Bolling.

English and Irish: variant of Poland. This surname is rare in Britain.

French: variant of Paulin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Polin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Polin families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Polin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Polin families in 1891.
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What did your Polin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Polin. 100% of Polin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Polin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Polin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 855 military records available for the last name Polin. For the veterans among your Polin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Polin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polin in 1957 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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